Storm Eowyn batters parts of Ireland

Описание: Storm Eowyn has broken records in Ireland after 114mph winds hit the island, the strongest since records have begun the Irish forecaster has said.

The Irish forecaster said that gust of 183kmh had been recorded at Mace Head, Co Galway, at 5am, which beat the previous record high of 182kmh (113mph) set in January 1945 in Foynes, Co Limerick.

Residents have been urged to stay at home while schools have been closed and people warned not to travel on Friday, as the severe weather is set to pose a danger to life in parts of the UK.

Rare red weather warnings are active in Northern Ireland from 7am with the Met Office warning of damage buildings, uprooted trees and power cuts.

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